Gold Coast
Short Courses, National Actors Intensives, Casting Workshops, Director Workshops and Weekend Intensives
No classes on at the moment? Email enquiries@tafta.com.au to be put on the waitlist!
Casting Workshop with UK Casting Director Jade Rambaut (Finnian Tweed Casting)
TAFTA is thrilled to welcome UK Casting Director Jade Rambaut to our Australian studios. Jade is part of some of the top Casting Offices in the UK, responsible for casting projects such as: 'The Witcher' and 'Redeeming Love' (DJ Curuso (xXx, I Am Number Four, Eagle Eye). I also worked on 'Sweet Bitter' (Produced by PlanB//Brad Pitt), 'Indian Detective' (Created by Frank Spotnitz), 'Down a Dark Hall' (Starring Uma Therman, AnnaSophia Rob and Directed by Rodrigo Cortés). And I can now say 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' (starring Gerard Butler, O'Shea Jackson Jr and directed by Christian Gudegast and produced by eOne).
This casting workshop is a must for any actors interested in the UK industry, who want to work with a high profile Casting Director.
Casting Workshop with Thea McLeod - New sessions!
Founder of McLeod Casting, Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television, Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A-list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.
Thea will share her knowledge with you, giving you the very best tips to enhance your opportunities as an actor in the entertainment industry.
Learn audition and self tape technique from one of the busiest Casting Directors in Australia.
Casting Workshop with Micaeley Gibson (Anousha Zarkesh Casting)
Micaeley Gibson is a Casting Director and Associate at Anousha Zarkesh Casting!
In her session Micaeley will share insights into the casting process, while simulating a mock audition environment. This gives actors the experience of a real audition. Micaeley will provide feedback on your performance, giving you tips and tricks that can help you nail your next audition and answer any burning questions you may have about the industry, casting and performance.
Scenes for Screens: Fast Turnaround Television
As Actors we are often one of the last creative choices to be made in the creative process. It's often this reason we are expected to turn scripts over and be ready to perform them in a matter of days, sometimes even on the day. To be ready to give your most grounded, relaxed, and authentic performance you need to have your "Actors Muscle in good condition. This is what this course is for. Consider it your gym. (minus all the hypermasculine energy)
Casting Workshop with Amy Mete from Nick Hamon Casting
This session will provide invaluable lessons and insight into the audition process and a chance for valuable feedback! Amy specialises in casting comedy so don’t miss this opportunity to find your true comedic essence and deliver a showstopping audition from Amy Mete in this workshop!
TEENS ONLY Casting Workshop with Amy Mete from Nick Hamon Casting
This session will provide invaluable lessons and insight into the audition process and a chance for valuable feedback! Amy specialises in casting comedy so don’t miss this opportunity to find your true comedic essence and deliver a showstopping audition from Amy Mete in this workshop!
Casting Workshop with Cinzia Coassin from Cinzia Coassin Casting (Occupation: Rainfall, The Dressmaker, Unsound)
Cinzia Coassin started her career as a theatre/film and television actor before moving into Casting, where she was a Casting Assistant to Faith Martin Casting and a Casting Associate for Christine King Casting before starting her own Casting Office; Cinzia Coassin Casting.
Cinzia has cast projects such as: Occupation: Rainfall, The Dressmaker, Unsound, recent indie Suka, current project Hostage which shooting later this year, and is in pre-prod for 6 other projects one of which is the TV Series adaptation of Weapons of Choice by John Birmingham.
Casting Workshop with Stevie Ray (McGregor Casting) - Sunday Session | SOLD OUT
This is an unbelievable opportunity to work in the room with a Casting Director responsible for some of Australia’s most high-profile dramas. Learn how to make an impact with your auditions, what McGregor Casting look for in an actor, and how to navigate the world of self tapes vs in room auditions.
They are responsible for casting films like:
BabyTeeth, Penguin Bloom, Judy & Punch, Top End Wedding, Danger Close, Thor Ragnarok, Mary Magdalene, Berlin Syndrome, Lion.
Their Recent TV Work includes:
Troppo, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fisk, Bump, Doctor Doctor, RFDS, Mr Inbetween, Wolf Like Me and more!
Casting Workshop with Stevie Ray (McGregor Casting) - Saturday Session | SOLD OUT
This is an unbelievable opportunity to work in the room with a Casting Director responsible for some of Australia’s most high-profile dramas. Learn how to make an impact with your auditions, what McGregor Casting look for in an actor, and how to navigate the world of self tapes vs in room auditions.
They are responsible for casting films like:
BabyTeeth, Penguin Bloom, Judy & Punch, Top End Wedding, Danger Close, Thor Ragnarok, Mary Magdalene, Berlin Syndrome, Lion.
Their Recent TV Work includes:
Troppo, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fisk, Bump, Doctor Doctor, RFDS, Mr Inbetween, Wolf Like Me and more!
Casting Workshop with Thea McLeod (McLeod Casting) - SATURDAY
Founder of McLeod Casting,Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television, Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A-list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.
Casting Workshop with Thea McLeod (McLeod Casting) - FRIDAY
Founder of McLeod Casting,Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television, Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A-list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.
EXTENDED Casting Workshop with Natalie Wall (Barrett Casting)
TAFTA Gold Coast are so excited to welcome Natalie Wall, Casting Director at the incredible casting office ‘Barrett Casting’ into our Gold Coast studio of an exclusive Casting Workshop. Barrett Casting have cast huge films such as Oscar Nominated The Power of the Dog, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Babadook, The Nightingale, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and the soon be released Of an Age. Natalie does not do these workshops often - so get in quick.
Natalie will be working in depth with a limited number of actors on the casting process, audition technique, and how to make an impact on camera. This workshop will include both a self tape and an in-room scene, with feedback and direction on both from Natalie.
Casting Workshop with Thea McLeod (McLeod Casting) - Saturday
Founder of McLeod Casting,Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television, Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A-list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.
UK Casting Workshop with Johnny Ong
DO YOU WANT TO WORK AS AN ACTOR IN THE UK?
Johnny Ong has been working in the UK casting industry for over 7 years, and has been able to work on some of the highest profile projects filming there over that period, including: The Crown, End of the F***ing World, Casino Royale, Outlander, Ascendant and more.
Now Johnny Works as a Freelance Casting Director, frequently collaborating with Faith Martin at Faith Martin Casting!This Casting Workshop will include an interactive information session on the UK industry and how to get cast in UK projects, then working on the floor on both commercial and theatrical scenes that will be allocated by Johnny!
Self Tape & Casting Masterclass with US Casting Director Donna Morong (Morong Casting) (Copy)
Donna Morong is a respected Casting Director with over 25 years in the business. She spent 15 years at The Walt Disney Company ultimately becoming Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Casting in the feature film division, where she cast films such as “PRINCESS DIARIES”, “SHANGHAI KNIGHTS”, “10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU”, “DEUCE BIGOLO”, “ANNAPOLIS”, “CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN”. In 2008, she won an Artios Award for casting Ben Affleck’s “GONE BABY GONE” for Miramax which garnered an Academy Award Nomination for Amy Ryan.
This extended Casting Masterclass includes a submitted self tape prior to the session, feedback on your self tape, re-shooting the tape with direction, and a final call back session. Bring your A game!
Self Tape & Casting Masterclass with US Casting Director Donna Morong (Morong Casting)
Donna Morong is a respected Casting Director with over 25 years in the business. She spent 15 years at The Walt Disney Company ultimately becoming Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Casting in the feature film division, where she cast films such as “PRINCESS DIARIES”, “SHANGHAI KNIGHTS”, “10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU”, “DEUCE BIGOLO”, “ANNAPOLIS”, “CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN”. In 2008, she won an Artios Award for casting Ben Affleck’s “GONE BABY GONE” for Miramax which garnered an Academy Award Nomination for Amy Ryan.
This extended Casting Masterclass includes a submitted self tape prior to the session, feedback on your self tape, re-shooting the tape with direction, and a final call back session. Bring your A game!
Teens Only Casting Workshop with Micaeley Gibson (Anousha Zarkesh Casting)
Teens Only!
Micaeley Gibson has worked as a Casting Director for over 22 years on some of Australia’s most ground-breaking TV and Film Productions.
In her session Micaeley will share insights into the casting process, while simulating a mock audition environment. This gives actors the experience of a real audition. Micaeley will provide feedback on your performance, giving you tips and tricks that can help you nail your next audition and answer any burning questions you may have about the industry, casting and performance.
Casting Workshop with Micaeley Gibson (Anousha Zarkesh Casting)
Micaeley Gibson has worked as a Casting Director for over 22 years on some of Australia’s most ground-breaking TV and Film Productions.
In her session Micaeley will share insights into the casting process, while simulating a mock audition environment. This gives actors the experience of a real audition. Micaeley will provide feedback on your performance, giving you tips and tricks that can help you nail your next audition and answer any burning questions you may have about the industry, casting and performance.
No Acting Allowed with John Orcsik
To celebrate the opening of our new studio, Founder & Artistic Director of TAFTA John Orcsik is bringing his ‘No Acting Allowed Workshop’ to the Gold Coast.
This workshop is designed to introduce actors to John’s approach to screen acting, focusing on a modern approach.
In this workshop John will cover;
Visual aspect of screen acting.
How not to approach a script.
Behaviors and character.
Emotions and character
The Business of Acting.
TAFTA’s modern approach to screen work.
What it’s like to work on a professional film set.
Come to John’s free workshop and learn what screen acting is truly about.
Gold Coast Studio Opening & Casting Director Panel
Hosted by TAFTA Founder and Artistic Director John Orcsik, we are inviting Directors, Casting Directors and Agents into the studio to avail their knowledge to you!
With an initial discussion about the Post-Pandemic Film & TV industry, screen acting, and how to fast track your performances to audience, we will also open up the panel to a Q&A session, and a TAFTA staff member will be present to answer any course or workshop related questions you have.
Current confirmed guests include: Colin Budds (Director: Neighbours, Prisoner, Home & Away, H2O: Just Add Water), Gael McDonald (Agent: Williams Management) and more!
Casting Workshop with Daisy Hicks (McGregor Casting)
This is an unbelievable opportunity to work in the room with a Casting Director responsible for some of Australia’s most high-profile dramas. Learn how to make an impact with your auditions, what McGregor Casting look for in an actor, and how to navigate the world of self tapes vs in room auditions.
McGregor Casting are responsible for casting films like:
BabyTeeth, Penguin Bloom, Judy & Punch, Top End Wedding, Danger Close, Thor: Ragnarok, Mary Magdalene, Berlin Syndrome, Lion and many more!!!
TEENS Casting Workshop with Thea McLeod (McLeod Casting)
This Casting Workshop is for Teens only!
Known Australia-wide for casting the hit soap opera Neighbours, this workshop will provide invaluable insight into casting in the T.V. and Film industry. Thea will share her knowledge with you, giving you the very best tips to enhance your opportunities as an actor in the entertainment industry.